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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 619.79 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 619.79 and 301.75 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 619.79 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/619.79 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 619.79 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 187,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,019.71/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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